Corporate Counsel

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives. Job Summary Job summary: To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Corporate Counsel located in Austin, TX or remote but willing to travel to meet in person periodically. Reporting to the Head of Legal for the Industrial Business Unit, the Corporate Counsel will be a business partner leading and collaborating on global commercial transactions of our Industrial and Automotve business units within the Agility segment, regional business, or corporate teams, as well as assisting with variety of day to day operational issues and their commercial resolution. What a typical day looks like: Review, analyze and assist in drafting of a wide variety of foreign and domestic commercial agreements with Flex's customers covering manufacturing services, procurement of materials, intellectual property, warranty, indemnity, inventory and financing issues. Collaborate with internal business owners and subject matter experts to ensure that customer agreements are aligned with business objectives Work across borders, time zones and cultures with a cross functional group of stakeholders. Understand the financial impact of deals you negotiate and track through lifecycle Explain complex topics in clear, easy to understand manner with executive-level internal clients. Balance governance and being a solutions provider. Leverage your voice and point of view to influence decision-making. Use software throughout contracting process, including review, drafting, approvals and storage Assist in the implementation and enforcement of contracting policies, directives, and strategic initiatives Develop and provide legal training to internal clients Assist in any contract interpretations/customer disputes Suggest process improvements and simplification initiatives This job description may not represent all the duties of the position; you may be asked to perform other related duties, as needed. The experience we’re looking to add to our team: A passion for analyzing and negotiating tough and high dollar customer contracts. Juris Doctorate from recognized law school 5-10 years related work experience in contract negotiation. Well-organized and detail oriented with an outstanding work ethic; should be able to independently manage and successfully prioritize numerous projects under deadline pressure. The legal team is expected to be available around the clock (if issues arise). Strong interpersonal skills; can interact professionally with the internal legal team, internal business clients and Flex’s customers Comfortable with taking direction from others on the legal team, and also has strong sense of ownership over projects and proactively looks for ways to improve processes Fluent with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and ability to quickly learn and use internal contract management tools (e.g. Apttus) Here are some examples of experience that may be useful: Contract manufacturing Manufacturing industry Electronics industry Litigation High volume negotiations Customer service Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide: Working with a purpose: Flex manufactures a wide variety of products that impact people’s lives Interesting work: always changing, evolving, relevant Growth opportunities: we believe in giving people the chance to try new things Development: we actively develop our people Be part of a great team What you’ll receive for the great work you provide: Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision Life Insurance Annual Bonus Eligibitilty Matching 401K Tracking Free Attendance Tuition Reimbursement Employee discounts at local retailers KR13 Job Category Legal Relocation: Not eligible Is Sponsorship Available? No Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com.